Who is this "Johanna" person?

[CharlieR]

Johanna--I have been kind of hanging around a bit, asking a question or two here and there. But this seems to be one of the friendliest forums going. Thank you--for your work here, for your encouragement and your tenacity in life.

[Suze]

As Johanna's cousin, I can say there is a lot more to her story than she posted - but I will leave it up to her to tell what she wants.

It had to be a scary move from Atlanta to Ohio with one baby and another "on the way" I don't know if I would have had the corage to do it.

The legal nighmares that she when through when John died to get support for his children. She joked about getting that "damed plane back from China" next

We all cheered her on when she and Wade "found" each other (and yes he can be a sort of scarry looking man when he wants to) But I know that he will move the heaven for her if she want him to.

They have BOTH helped me no end in clearing out the house in the "Grand Sort" and have taken at least 3 pickup loads "away" (I know some of the stuff has just "moved locations" We all get the "packrat gene" natural like)

I know she has found her spot in the world with this forum - Johanna is a good "organizer"

(I could be too, if only I could get the "throw away gene" to kick in)

OH and don't let her kid you - I have seen work she does and it is Good

Luv ya Cuz

[ElConquistador]

Hi Johanna, I'm new at this forum. I just wanted to tell you that I hove your story. Thanks for keeping this site open for all of the leather workers who are seeking for help. Merry Christmas and keep up the good work, Alex

[Johanna]

Well, it's been a year since the big crash...remember that? And lookie here, the old posts are starting to come back (Thank you Kate!) We started from scratch a year ago after the server died, but we survived and thrived because of our loyal members. As I write this we have almost 4100 members. About 2500 unique visitors are here are the site every day, not counting the search engines which simply live here, rather than trying to keep up. You folks have made almost 60,000 posts in the last year, and nothing shows any sign of slowing down. This has been fun!

I read through this thread blushing. Don't thank me for LW- the real credits are below:

I would like to thank the team behind the scenes- everyone in green and brown for keeping things running smoothly. Thank you to the blue folks who chip into the kitty with money so that we can keep the lights on and the coffee fresh. (If you want to feel good about helping your favorite leatherworking web site pay the bills, click "My Controls" and "purchase subscription" or go the main page and donate any amount you want.) I would like to thank my husband, Wade, for his incredible patience and understanding why this board means so much to me. I would like to especially thank ClayB and Clay M (Bert & Ernie), Art, Bruce, Kate, Holly, Denise, & that stinking monkey- this wouldn't be possible without all of you. I owe Kate for keeping me relatively calm during the three days the board was down and I was losing my mind. Because Kate does back ups, too, I can sleep at night. I would like to thank the saddlemakers for breaking down the wall of silence and teaching their valuable skills. A tip of the hat to all the artists and specialists here who answer questions and don't mind sharing. I appreciate the way you newbies manage to keep the blood off the carpet and the questions coming. All you other guys that are just here for the doughnuts and coffee, well, it wouldn't be the same without you. I would like to thank God and the Internet for bringing so many fine folks together for conversation and friendship. We've got a great bunch of people here, and you folks truly are the best.

Johanna

[TwinOaks]

[jbird]

I would like to say a hearty amen and big thanks to every one behind the curtain.

Josh

[TexasJack]

Cool story!

I'm curious: What brought on the lengthy posts? I hope you don't think you're under-appreciated around here! Your little smiling avatar is connected with all things right about this web site.

Your story is a reminder that sometimes things work out the way they are supposed to, despite all the things we think are going to happen.

[MikePatterson]

Thanks Jo you are a special person for bring this bunch togeather.

Mike

[RonaldSe]

I would also like to add my thanks to you, Johanna!! You and everyone responsible for this forum have

done a wonderful job. Like my dad used to tell me " if you are going to do something do it right" well YOU

have done it right!!!! I look more than post, but really enjoy the friendly members and their willingness

to share their knowledge and beautiful work.

Thanks again and hats off to you, Johanna , for a job well done!!!

George

[Go2Tex]

May I also chime in and say thanks. I really enjoy this forum. Don't know what I'd do without it now. Such a fantastic resource and knowledge base. Thanks for keeping it running.